Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

Supporting Your Artistic Journey

For more than 12 years, The New York Performing Arts Academy has been committed to supporting talented and deserving students through our scholarship programs. We are proud to continue this tradition, ensuring that the world of performing arts is accessible to all who aspire to be a part of it. Our dedication to fostering talent and enabling dreams remains unwavering, as we look forward to welcoming the next generation of artists into our community.

Scholarships Offered (as of August 2024):

  • Merit Scholarships:
    These scholarships are awarded to individuals who show exceptional talent and potential in the Performing Arts. Each candidate’s talent is evaluated based on their application and audition. We offer partial scholarships, with up to $3,000 available for scholarship recipients.
  • Need-Based Scholarships:
    Aimed at students who require financial assistance, these scholarships are granted based on demonstrated financial need. Applicants must provide tax documents when applying for need-based scholarships, with awards up to $500.
  • Full Scholarships:
    The Academy’s Director awards full scholarships to students who meet our rigorous standards of excellence. Recipients of full scholarships are responsible for covering the registration fee and a $750.00 administrative charge.

Financing Available

Finance your tuition with as low as 0% APR

Your rate will be 0% APR or 10-36% APR based on credit, and is subject to an eligibility check. Payment options through Affirm are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required.

M2 Gives.

If you are refused financing by our partners, we can finance your tuition through The MusicSquared Foundation. As of January 2024, M2 Gives has been assisting students finance tuition at The NYPAA when traditional financing has been denied.

Academy Ambassadors

For more details and to join the Academy Ambassadors affiliate program, please visit our Academy Ambassadors page or inquire on our Contact page.